Talks & Lectures

Speaker Guichun Jun

About the speaker Dr Guichun Jun is an ordained minister who has experienced various ministry contexts in both Korea and the UK. He is a practitioner who is interested in discovering local knowledge of a particular congregation situated in a specific time and space to improve his and others’ understanding and skills of ministry and mission through understanding the congregants’ lived experiences and realities. Dr Jun is currently exploring theological controversies and missional potential of Virtual Reality Church.

Speaker Florence Maina

About the speaker Florence Maina is an African Womanist theologian and a member of the Circle of Concerned African Theologies (St Paul’s University Kenya). She is a paralegal with experience on human rights and gender equality issues in Kenya. She is currently a master’s student at St. Paul’s University in the specialization of systematic theology, gender, and theology.

Speaker Wanjiku J. Mwangi

About the speaker Wanjiku J. Mwangi is a teacher, spiritual companion and integrated healer, within the Anglican tradition. She holds an MDiv-Biblical Studies and a PGDE from African International University (Formerly NEGST - Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology). Wanjiku is a published author who is the founder and leader at Integrated Living.

Speaker Jackline Makena

About the speaker Rev. Jackline Makena is a minister in the Methodist Church in Kenya and a theologian. She has a vast experience in research and writing on contemporary theological issues, especially on Gender, Eco-theology, Ethics and Social Justice. Her interests are Christian mentorship for young people and the marginalized in society. 

Speaker Esther Mombo

Overview The presenter discusses the groups of Kenyan Christian scholars that worked towards overcoming marginalisation of women in Kenya, with example of the Pentecostal Church., Mary Wanjiku Kihuha is a lecturer at Pan-Africa Christian University Kenya School of Theology and Biblical Studies, a Nagel Institute research grantee as well as a member of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians.

Speaker Mary Wanjiku Kihuha

About the speaker Mary Wanjiku Kihuha is a lecturer at Pan-Africa Christian University Kenya School of Theology and Biblical Studies, a Nagel Institute research grantee as well as a member of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians.

Speaker Ralph Lee

Overview Ethiopia is one of the countries where Christianity was introduced before the schism of the one Christian Church. Its ancient civilisation was closely associated with Christianity, which strongly shaped the socio-cultural views and habits of its people, including the veneration of saints. In this session, Rev. Calum Samuelson goes into more detail and cites examples.

Speaker Calum Samuelson

Overview Our speakers present an Ethiopian prayer book from the Middle Ages that's still in use today. This remarkable prayer book, dedicated to the Holy Trinity and its miracles, serves as a faithful guide with daily scripture readings and prayers written by saints and patriarchs. Through the insights of our presenters, the lecture explores how this treasured tool offers a window into Ethiopian religious development.

Speaker Ralph Lee & Calum Samuelson

Overview Ashleigh's approach is rooted in a profound faith. She intertwines spirituality into her healing techniques, guiding trauma afflicted women not only towards rebuilding their lives but also rekindling a connection with God. Ashleigh's dedication stems from her work with grassroots organizations and her personal conviction to the divine calling she feels.

Speaker Ashleigh Gibb

About the speaker Ashleigh Gibb has devoted her life to empowering survivors of abuse, with a specific emphasis on trafficked women. Drawing from her deep experience spanning five years in Bangkok and her current engagement at a safe house in California, Ashleigh taps into the transformative power of fitness, nutrition, and trauma-sensitive exercise.